Recipes for Health & Wellness: Healthy Recipes

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    Fig & Almond Cookies

    2 reviews

    In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I'm so proud to be passing on this...


    Garlic Chicken with Herbs

    6 reviews

    Pan-roasting garlic cloves turns them into rich, creamy deliciousness. This chicken is also fantastic with a loaf of crusty bread...


    Slim Italian Deviled Eggs

    When you're in the mood for a cold finger food, try these deviled eggs. They are a cinch...


    Slim Asian Deviled Eggs

    When you're in the mood for some good finger food, try this sinfully delicious variations on deviled eggs. They are...


    Thai Red Curry Chicken & Vegetables

    11 reviews

    The key to this curry chicken is getting complex flavors without heaviness. For the veggies, I like colorful pea pods,...


    Southwestern Breakfast Slow-Cooker Casserole

    I created this recipe for a breakfast-for-dinner meal one day, and now it’s become a favorite on chilly mornings. Such...


    Orange-Berry Yogurt Muffins

    3 reviews

    These are my husband's favorite muffins so I love to keep them on hand. They freeze and reheat beautifully. Just...


    Spicy Veggie & Lentil Soup

    2 reviews

    I enjoy this recipe because it’s meatless, inexpensive and simply delicious! You can substitute any vegetables you like—it’s all a...

    Warm Green Bean & Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    The combination of green beans and red potatoes, sometimes known as green beans Pierre, is one of my go-to side...


    Mashed Cauliflower

    3 reviews

    This is our choice for a side dish that's lower in carbs than mashed potatoes but just as flavorful and...


    Pepper Mango Salsa

    Whenever I make this, the bowl is always left empty! The idea for a homemade mango sauce hit me after...


    Asparagus Nicoise Salad

    1 review

    I’ve used my Nicoise as an appetizer or a main-dish salad, and it’s a winner every time I put it...


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    Grilled Kiwi-Chicken Kabobs with Honey-Chipotle Glaze

    3 reviews

    When guests bite into these juicy grilled kabobs, their eyes always widen with satisfaction. Our four kids are crazy about...


    Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers

    2 reviews

    We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...


    Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

    5 reviews

    Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South. Serve the dish as a side with...


    Lemon Chicken with Basil

    2 reviews

    No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...


    Weeknight Taco Soup

    10 reviews

    This soup turned out delicious on the first try, when I was working without a recipe. You could also add...

    Pork Tenderloin with Marsala Mushroom Sauce

    2 reviews

    I served this entree one year for Christmas Eve dinner, and it's now a family favorite. My husband is always...


    Peppermint Cake Rolls

    4 reviews

    With angel food cake, fudge sauce and peppermints, this cake roll is easy and pretty. —Suellen Calhoun, Des Moines, Iowa


    Apple and Walnut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Red Currant Sauce

    1 review

    My roasted pork tenderloin is stuffed with two of our favorite ingredients: walnuts and apples. This comforting entree is my...


    Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage

    Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...


    Savory Corn Bread

    2 reviews

    Want to serve your favorite chili or stew with an equally amazing corn bread? Look no further than this simply...


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    White Wine Garlic Chicken

    16 reviews

    This garlic chicken is fantastic over cooked brown rice or your favorite pasta. Don't forget a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese...

    Cranberry White Sangria

    I tinkered with the ingredients in this sangria until it was perfect. It's also good with peach, apple or cherry...


    Thai Chicken Pasta Skillet

    1 review

    This gorgeous Bangkok-style pasta has been a faithful standby for many years and always gets loads of praise. For a...


    Chicken Ole Foil Supper

    8 reviews

    These Mexi-style chicken packets can be assembled ahead of time and frozen if you like. Just thaw them overnight in...


    Garden Vegetable Beef Soup

    1 review

    This soup is my go-to healthy lunch option. It's a great way to eat my vegetables, and it's so comforting...


    Cranberry-Apple French Toast

    3 reviews

    My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


    Bourbon-Spiced Glazed Ham

    1 review

    This amazing bourbon-spiked ham makes a wonderful main course for a holiday feast. And leftovers (if there are any) make...